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Excellent service, however, I would have liked to have known there was a fee prior to filling out the form. I just assumed it was a Royal Bank form as that is what I googled.
2014-05-07
I found that PDFfiller allowed me to fill out & print tax forms that were not supported by my tax software.I do wish that your service was bit more straight forward in the pricing. I almost didn't sign up because I felt tricked into using the form thinking it was free. A free form or 2 and I would have signed up 100% no questions. Allowing me to fill it out first then charging me was more like a 50% chance I was going to sign up & pay.
2015-04-28
For my very first experience I was a little surprised it wasn't free when I already am an Adobe Pro in the Cloud user and pay monthly for that, but oh well.
2016-03-31
What do you like best?
I like the fact that you have send a document via text or email to have someone electronically sign it. I also like the fact that you can edit PDF documents! It used to be so hard to get anything done at my current job but now I can edit Bill of Laidings, Commerical invoices.... etc.
What do you dislike?
nothing! this software is truly amazing!
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Don't hesitate! You need this in your life! Its awesome for sending my drivers documents to Esign.
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over seas documents that were quite difficult to re-create or edit.
I like the fact that you have send a document via text or email to have someone electronically sign it. I also like the fact that you can edit PDF documents! It used to be so hard to get anything done at my current job but now I can edit Bill of Laidings, Commerical invoices.... etc.
What do you dislike?
nothing! this software is truly amazing!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Don't hesitate! You need this in your life! Its awesome for sending my drivers documents to Esign.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
over seas documents that were quite difficult to re-create or edit.
2019-02-01
What do you like best?
I love that I can alter a pdf with just about anything. I can also send forms to my clients to e-sign through a secure site. Often I use it to sign documents that are sent to me as well.
What do you dislike?
The only drawback that I have is if I upload a document and want to use it for different customers, it doesn't save each one individually.
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Buy it!
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If I can't get a real-life e-signature I turn to PDFfiller to get the job done. My clients benefit from the secure site when I send sensitive documents to them.
I love that I can alter a pdf with just about anything. I can also send forms to my clients to e-sign through a secure site. Often I use it to sign documents that are sent to me as well.
What do you dislike?
The only drawback that I have is if I upload a document and want to use it for different customers, it doesn't save each one individually.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Buy it!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
If I can't get a real-life e-signature I turn to PDFfiller to get the job done. My clients benefit from the secure site when I send sensitive documents to them.
2019-08-15
So easy and convenient to download and complete. My only issue is I wish with the forms you can scroll down to sections without having to tab each field or using you mouse to click in a different section.
2021-08-08
Great program for file editing
The program is very user friendly and have all the great options for working with multiple files, conversion, merging, signatures, editing.
2021-02-12
What do you like best?
Flexibility and autofill of prior info..
What do you dislike?
Some current year tax forms only show in "draft" form
Recommendations to others considering the product:
none
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Easy to file out tax forms. Autofill feature is great. Very efficient
2020-08-26
Good for Most
All the forms I needed were not available but the forms that were are very useful and the insides on how to fill them out was a blessing.
2025-04-01
Unlock PDF and Prevent Printing PDF for Windows
Are you facing limitations with your PDF files? Our Unlock PDF and Prevent Printing PDF for Windows feature offers a simple solution. Take control of your documents today.
Key Features
Easily unlock password-protected PDFs
Restrict printing and editing for enhanced security
User-friendly interface for convenient access
Support for various PDF formats
Batch processing for multiple files
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Share documents without concerns of unauthorized access
Protect sensitive information in business reports
Efficiently manage educational materials
Safeguard copyright on creative works
Control workflow in document management systems
This tool addresses your need for both accessibility and security. You can unlock PDFs when required, while also preventing unwanted printing. With our feature, you maintain control over your important documents, ensuring that they remain secure and accessible only to those who need them.
How to Use the Unlock PDF and Prevent Printing PDF for Windows Feature
Unlock PDF and Prevent Printing PDF for Windows is a powerful feature of pdfFiller that allows you to secure your PDF documents and prevent unauthorized printing. Follow these simple steps to use this feature:
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Open the pdfFiller application on your Windows device.
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Click on the 'Unlock PDF and Prevent Printing' option in the main menu.
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Select the PDF document you want to unlock and prevent printing for by clicking on the 'Choose File' button.
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By following these steps, you can easily unlock PDF documents and prevent printing on your Windows device using pdfFiller. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your sensitive documents are secure!
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How do I unlock a locked PDF in Windows?
Click CHOOSE FILE. It's a green button on the right side of the page.
Select your PDF file. In the window that opens, go to the location in which your PDF is stored, then click the PDF once to select it.
Click Open.
Enter the user password.
Click UNLOCK.
Click VIEW & DOWNLOAD IN BROWSER.
How do I protect a PDF from being printed?
The “Permissions” setting controls restrictions that can be placed on the PDF file. To prevent printing of a PDF file, uncheck the “Allow the document to be printed” option. You must always enter a master password when security options are enabled or when a user password is set.
How do you unlock a PDF for printing?
If your PDF file is protected with a permission password, then click the “Enable Editing” option in the blue notice bar to unlock PDF for printing. And then you can go to the “File” tab and select the “Print” option, and set the print settings according to your requirements.
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